Photo by Karen Grogan
New Member Co-Chairs Karen Grogan and Beth Roehm threw open Karen’s home this month for the second annual New Member Happy Hour — and what a gathering it was! Newbies who’ve joined Bits since July 2025 mingled with guild veterans over good conversation about quilts and ate lovely snacks. Our newest stitchers in attendance were:
Jane Talley
Ann McDonald
Lisa Schrock
Nancy Mietzner
Kim Luberda
Gina Hammerschmidt
Ellen Baker
Kandi Ruffner
Jan Nolting
Laura Ludwig
Photo by Patti Moreland
“We had a delightful evening getting to know these newbies to our guild!” Karen said. These long-time members turned out too, swapping stories and guild wisdom:
Mary Miller
Patti Moreland
Jane Dodge
Priscilla Kosednar
Chris Williams
Photo by Karen Grogan
Other new members include:
Linda Ruschoff
Cheryl Amos
Vicki Marx
Marla Mohan
Sandy Rekowski
Lori Miller
Lori Niediewski
Marilyn Nicka
Hassie Watkins
Cathy Hudson
Kate Sander
Emma Dolley
Photo by Karen Grogan
Here’s to old friends and new! 🧵